Publications by authors named "C Arias-Cabrales"

We assessed the effectiveness and safety of vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) versus direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) using artificial intelligence techniques. This is a retrospective study in 15 Spanish hospitals (2014-2020), including adult AF patients with no history of anticoagulation, thrombosis events, rheumatic mitral valvular heart disease, mitral valve stenosis, or pregnancy. We employed EHRead technology based on natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML), along with SNOMED-CT terminology, to extract clinical data from electronic health records (EHRs).

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We conducted a multicenter and retrospective study to describe the use of botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) to treat post-stroke spasticity (PSS). Data were extracted from free-text in electronic health records (EHRs) in five Spanish hospitals. We included adults diagnosed with PSS between January 2015 and December 2019, stratified into BoNT-A-treated and untreated groups.

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Article Synopsis
  • Kidney transplantation should be delayed for patients with active infections, as these must be treated first; this study aims to assess the prevalence of tropical and imported infections among KT candidates from endemic regions.
  • Conducted in 2021, the study analyzed sociodemographic, clinical data, and specific infection tests in 67 transplantation candidates from various regions, finding a significant number needing referral to infectious disease specialists.
  • The findings revealed low overall prevalence of tropical infections except for strongyloidiasis and latent tuberculosis, highlighting the importance of proactive screening and treatment to prevent complications for those undergoing kidney transplantation.*
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Introduction: Oral anticoagulation (OAC) is key in atrial fibrillation (AF) thromboprophylaxis, but Spain lacks substantial real-world evidence. We aimed to analyze the prevalence, clinical characteristics, and treatment patterns among patients with AF undertaking OAC, using natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML).

Materials And Methods: This retrospective study included AF patients on OAC from 15 Spanish hospitals (2014-2020).

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Membranous nephropathy (MN) is a leading cause of kidney failure worldwide and frequently recurs after transplant. Available data originated from small retrospective cohort studies or registry analyses; therefore, uncertainties remain on risk factors for MN recurrence and response to therapy. Within the Post-Transplant Glomerular Disease Consortium, we conducted a retrospective multicenter cohort study examining the MN recurrence rate, risk factors, and response to treatment.

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